Canon EOS 350D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If you click on the links you should hear a sequence of 4 shutter firings foreach camera. They were recorded with the microphone about 2" behind the camera.[Note: these are 250KB .wav files]

Verdict: Some people don't like small viewfinders, but personally I couldlive with it. Sure it's smaller, and larger would be nice, but it's by no means adeal breaker for me

Review summary: Canon's new Rebel XT raises the bar yet again for digital performance at consumer prices. In fact, I questioned whether people would find the 20D worth almost twice as much as a new Rebel XT in my earlier review of the Canon 20D. I used the new XT and ...

Pros: Responsive shutter release., Subjectively quiet, unobtrusive shutter-release sound., Light weight, small size., Fast and accurate autofocus (AF) in low-light, low-contrast situations., Clean, high-quality image files at all ISO levels up to 1600., ...

Cons: Grip may be too small for larger hands., Menu navigation is inefficient (too much button pushing)., Rear LCD dim ; menus go dim by design., Viewfinder image small and grainy., Focal-length multiplier of 1.6x., Slow continuous shooting inadequate for ...

Verdict: The Rebel XT is a solid performer at a bargain price (for digital photography). Matched with quality EF-S lenses, such as the 17-85mm or the 10-22mm, the XT covers the focal-length gamut and brings true wide angle back within the financial reach of ...